Nutrition Communication and Food Studies
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
FOSC 3014
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
101835
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
Course aim
This course explores the theories of learning and behavior change to successfully enable communication of nutrition issues to the public which meet nutritional competencies required for a nutritionist.
Course content
Cultural, social, political and economic influences on food intake and the resultant effect on nutritional and health status of all sectors of the Australian community. Theories of learning behaviour and change. Nutrition communication. Current international and national nutritional and health initiatives and programs. In-depth nutritional knowledge of typical cuisines and foods sold in Australia and consumed by sub-population groups in Australia (including social cultural, religious and economic groups).
Textbook(s)
Nil
Prerequisite(s)
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | |
| BIOL 2052 | Lifespan Physiology |
| HLTH 2001 | Human Nutrition |
| Group 2 | |
| HLTH 2001 | Human Nutrition |
| HLTH 2006 | Exercise Physiology 1 |
Students to choose from one of their above groups for their pre-requisites.
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
| Workshop | 3 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Practical | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Case study, Magazine Article, Portfolio, Project
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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